Themes

The material gathered under this theme documents the childhood and early life of the autobiographers. This material records the memories of childhood in the 1940s and 50s. The street games, friendships, school days and family life are recollected…

The autobiographers' recollections of their working life are gathered under this theme. Their experiences are far ranging, from missionary and educational development in Africa, to piloting airplanes across the Middle East. Some of the professions…

Married and family life were significant features of the recollections gathered for this archive. The autobiographers described with vivid detail their wedding clothes, flowers and celebrations. Their descriptions of family life documented the highs…

Gathered under this theme are the images and stories which document the autobiographers' experiences of retirement. Many noted how they approached this time in their life with some anxiety but over time settled into a new pattern and developed their…

Autobiographical references to adolescence and early adulthood are gathered under this theme. These recollections included memories of dancehalls, courting and 'the pictures'. Some of the autobiographers remained in secondary school during their…

In the stories, documents and images collected under this theme, the autobiographers reflect upon their long lives and evaluate the twists and turns of their journey. In their reflective pieces, they share their insights and wisdom accumulated over…